Information Package

Program of Graphic Design

GRA229

GRAPHIC DESIGN PROJECT I

Course Code
GRA229
Semester
Third Term (Fall)
Theory+Practice
2 + 4
ECTS
8
Course TypeCompulsory Course
Course LevelBachelor's Degree
Year of Study2
SemesterThird Term (Fall)
ECTS8
Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Be able to adapt the fundamental knowledge of art and design to their learning.
  2. Have the ability to relate/connect basic art and design skills to other fields.
  3. Be capable of creating original works using basic art and design skills.
  4. Develop communication skills and the ability to use Turkish effectively.
  5. Acquire skills in visual communication and self-expression.
  6. Solve design problems and generate original ideas.
  7. Work within a specific concept and its limitations.
  8. Develop visual perception skills.
  9. Express what they observe through lines.
  10. Behave in accordance with existing laws and regulations and take ethical responsibility.
  11. Establish and interpret relationships between the past, present, and future in the field of design.
  12. Gain critical thinking skills.
  13. Learn to think within a context.
  14. Express thoughts verbally and visually.
  15. Follow evolving and changing technologies and select those suitable for themselves
  16. Work in an interdisciplinary manner in the field of art and design.
  17. Enhance perception and problem-solving abilities.
  18. Think conceptually and express thoughts visually.
  19. Creatively express a thought, concept, or phenomenon visually.
  20. Select and produce typography/fonts suitable for their work.
  21. Establish and apply relationships between visual documents and text.
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesYes(GRA124)
Recommended Optional Programme ComponentsNone
Course DescriptionCorporate Identity Studies
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Introduction ? Course Description
2nd Week Demonstration (Examples of logos, logotypes, and emblems from around the world)
3rd Week Organic Object Study
4th Week Organic Object Study
5th Week Abstraction of Organic Objects
6th Week Abstraction of Organic Objects
7th Week Critique of Work ? Final Adjustments and Preparing for the Exhibition
8th Week MIDTERM
9th Week Illustrations inspired by a metaphor, proverb, idiom, or polyphonic term/concept using dry-watercolor techniques (TRANSFORMATION)
10th Week Illustrations inspired by a metaphor, proverb, idiom, or polyphonic term/concept using dry-watercolor techniques (TRANSFORMATION)
11th Week Illustrations inspired by a metaphor, proverb, idiom, or polyphonic term/concept using dry-watercolor techniques (TRANSFORMATION)
12th Week Illustrations inspired by a metaphor, proverb, idiom, or polyphonic term/concept using dry-watercolor techniques (TRANSFORMATION)
13th Week Illustrations inspired by a metaphor, proverb, idiom, or polyphonic term/concept using dry-watercolor techniques (TRANSFORMATION)
14th Week Preparing the Works for the Exhibition and Final Exam
Recommended or Required Reading-
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Discussion
  • Questions/Answers
  • Problem Solving
  • Project
  • Presentation
  • Report Preparation
  • Practice
Assessment Methods and Criteria
Quantity Percentage (%)
Assignment 1 20
Project 1 70
Attendance 1 10
Total(%) 100
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%) 100
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%) 0
Total(%) 100
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm exam 1 2 2
Preparation for Quiz
Individual or group work 14 4 56
Preparation for Final exam 1 4 4
Course hours 14 6 84
Preparation for Midterm exam 1 3 3
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam 1 3 3
Homework 6 5 30
Presentation (including preperation) 6 5 30
Weekly Articles and Resource Research 14 2 28
Total Work Load240
Total Work Load / 30 (h)8
ECTS Credit of the Course8
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No
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